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Fasnacloich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island dwelling located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 320 metres south of Fasnacloich settlement. The site represents evidence of sustained occupation across a lengthy chronological span, reflecting the continued use of crannog technology as a residential form throughout the prehistoric and early historic periods in western Scotland. As a crannog, the structure would have consisted of a timber-built platform constructed within a lochan or shallow water body, providing defensive advantages and access to aquatic resources. The site is recorded in the national heritage designation system under HES INSPIRE reference SM3962.
Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3962. View the official record →
Fasnacloich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island dwelling located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 320 metres south of Fasnacloich settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3962.
Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3962.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of (2.5 km), Salachail,cairn 460m NE of (5.5 km), Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of (7.8 km).
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